Subject: eBuzz: Apr 26, 2023 Spotlight on Exhibit Openings + Special: Galas & Fundraisers

April 26 - May 2, 2023

HAPPY APRIL! HAPPY SPRING!

HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!


April’s theme is inspired by the CAFC core value of stewardship.


We are partners in realizing the region’s fullest potential.

We serve as a collaborative agent that nurtures, facilitates, energizes, and amplifies the region’s arts and culture community.


Let’s keep expanding our essential arts and culture network.

Let’s do our part to build a healthy, thriving Coastal Fairfield County. 

TOP PICKS

WILTON READS: SONGS OF SHIPS & SAILORS


WED APR 26, 7-8:30PM

Wilton Library Brubeck Room

OPEN VISIONS: JUDY WOODRUFF, ANCHOR & MANAGING EDITOR FOR PBS NEWSHOUR


WED APR 26, 8-9:45PM

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University

LUCINDA WILLIAMS & HER BAND


WED APR 26, 8-10PM

Wall Street Theater, Norwalk

LIFEBRIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESENTS:

"CREATING FROM THE HeART"


THURS APR 27, 4-7PM

The Knowlton, Bridgeport

THE GENERATOR TOWN SOCIAL EVENT


THURS APR 27, 6-8:30PM

RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield

FIRING CIRCUITS OPEN STUDIOS


FRI APR 28, 5-8PM & SAT APR 29, 11AM-4PM

Firing Circuits Artists Studios, Norwalk

INTEMPO'S BACHATA

CULTURAL CROSSOVER CONCERT


SAT APR 29, 3-5PM

Norwalk Concert Hall

GREATER CT YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CONCERT


SUN APR 30, 1PM

Pequot Library, Southport

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW


SUN APR 30, 6:30PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

SPRING SPEAKER SERIES:

SKETCHING IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN


TUES MAY 2, 5:30-7PM

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport

SPECIAL:

GALAS & FUNDRAISERS

 "MORE THAN WORDS" WESTPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP OUTREACH FUNDRAISER


FRI APR 28, 6-9PM

Wakeman Town Farm, Westport

COLONIAL TAVERN NIGHT


FRI APR 28 6-8pm

Wilton Historical Society

GALA IN THE GARDEN


SAT APR 29, 6:30-10PM

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield

"ON YOUR FEET" FUNDRAISER


SAT APR 29, 6:30-10PM

The Stratford Library

WHISKEY TASTING FUNDRAISER


SAT APR 29, 7-10PM

Weston History & Culture Center

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

EXHIBIT OPENINGS

"On LINE" Exhibition


THURS APR 27, 5:30-7:30PM

Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative (MDAC), Bridgeport

Showcasing the artwork of three MDAC artists - Rebecca Inwood, Bruce Epstein, and John Mitchell III, this exhibition explores the impact of LINE - its strength, sensitivity, quality, and ability to define and obliterate edges as viewers traverse its path. On view through June 22nd.

"PLACES TO WANDER" Exhibit


THURS APR 27, 5:30-7:30PM

Bruce S. Kershner Gallery

Fairfield Public Library

You are invited to an opening reception for an exhibit that features the work of Cultural Alliance members Rebeca Fuchs and Kate Henderson as well as Jason Pritchard. Light refreshments will be served, and the artists will speak at 6:00pm. On view through June 17th during library hours.

"SPECTRUM" ANNUAL JURIED CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW


FRI APR 28, 5-7PM

The Carriage Barn, New Canaan

This exhibit features new, original work in a variety of mediums juried by Heather Gaudio and Rachael Palacios of New Canaan’s Heather Gaudio Fine Art gallery. The selected pieces represent and reflect on the theme of ‘passages’ - an exploration of journeys and transitions, highlighting the artists’ creative and reflective journeys through visual expression and the power of art to transport us. On view through May 27th.

"ACCLAIM! WORK BY AWARD-WINNING INT'L ARTISTS"


SAT APR 29, 10AM-6PM

Browngrotta Arts, Wilton

For just one week! This exhibition features more than 45 artists from around the world whose diverse bodies of work, in addition to being acquired into important collections, have achieved formal art recognition - lifetime achievement awards, artist-of-the-year designations, a Legion of Honor award and even an Order of the British Empire. On view through May 7th. Reservations required.

"NARRATIONS" EXHIBIT


SAT APR 29, 2-4PM

Silvermine Galleries, New Canaan

New Canaan’s Silvermine Galleries hosts the opening reception for a Silvermine Guild exhibition featuring art from 50 Guild members, presenting narrative and figurative work in a variety of mediums and styles.

"REFLECTIONS" SOLO EXHIBIT


SAT APR 29, 6-8PM

GR Art Gallery, Stamford

A solo exhibit of paintings and collages by New York City artist Jeff Pullen, you will be captivated by the vibrant city experience in up-close soulful intensity. Meet the artist, browse the works, have some refreshments, enjoy the company.

DON'T FORGET...

HISTORICAL WALK:

GOODY BASSETT'S LAST MILE


WED APR 26, 6:30PM

Additional Dates 5/3 and 5/10

Meet at Mac's Harbor Marker, Stratford


COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION:

ARTISTS AND CLIMATE ACTION


THURS APR 27, 6PM

MoCA Westport

GOSPEL BRUNCH

WITH PAMME JONES & SARA VOKES


SUN APR 30, 10AM-12:30PM

The Meetinghouse,Ridgefield


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